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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Indications include:

  • Skin Conditions (Acne, Rosacea, Facial Erythrosis, Telangiectasia, Facial Edema, Hematomas, Chronic Eczema, Scars, Keloids, Stretch Marks, Burns)
  • Allergies, Chronic Rhinitis or Sinusitis
  • Mastodynia (breast pain)
  • Arteriosclerosis, Diabetic Ulcers
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma, Hematomas, Cerebral Concussion
  • Plastic or Cosmetic Surgeries, Dental Surgeries
  • Cellulite
  • Tendonitis, Tenosynovitis, Epicondylitis, Bursitis
  • Migraines, Phantom Pain
  • Neurological Conditions (Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Bell’s Palsy)
  • Meniere’s Disease, Tinnitus & Acute Hearing Loss
  • Digestive Disorders (Constipation, Crohn’s Disease*, Diverticulosis*)
  • Rheumatism
    *According to Vodder’s Compendium, MLD can be administered as supportive stimulation for Crohn’s disease. However, deep abdominal techniques should not be performed. Foldi’s Textbook considers abdominal MLD a contraindication in Crohn’s disease & Diverticulosis. Celiac disease would likely be included. Deep breathing is okay.

Benefits of manual lymph drainage:

(Ref: Textbook of Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage)

  1. Relaxation – MLD produces a calming effect on the Sympathetic Nervous System triggering the attraction reflex.
  2. Pain Reduction – Nociceptors send signals to the brain for the duration of a pain  stimulus.  Nerve fibers have a collateral pathway to an inhibitory cell which is  connected to the  “switch-cell” of the pain pathway.  When MLD is performed correctly, touch receptors transform this impulse into an inhibition & interrupt the transmission of pain.  Note:  The inhibitory effect of MLD is not likely to work on very strong pain.
  3. Tissue Decongestion – MLD removes the lymphatic load consisting of protein, fat,cellular debris & water as well as foreign matter (viruses & bacteria) & inorganic substances (coal, glass, dust, dyes) from soft connective tissue.
  4. Immunity – MLD speeds up lymph flow, thereby increasing transportation of pathogenic substances to lymph nodes where they are deactivated.

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